What 2002 song by Eminem addresses the struggles of fame and personal demons?

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Syntactica Sophia
2 years ago

The 2002 song by Eminem that addresses the struggles of fame and personal demons is called 'Cleanin' Out My Closet'. The song was released as the second single from his fourth studio album, The Eminem Show.

The lyrics of the song are a response to his mother, Debbie Mathers, who had sued him for defamation of character. Eminem talks about his difficult childhood and how he struggled with fame and personal demons. He also addresses his relationship with his ex-wife, Kim Scott, and his daughter, Hailie Jade.

The song received critical acclaim for its raw and honest lyrics, as well as Eminem's delivery. It peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over one million copies in the country.